When a California construction worker suffers injuries on the job, in most cases, workers’ compensation insurance covers the cost of medical bills, lost wages and other steps in the recovery process. If the injuries are fatal, the insurer offers death benefits to the...
Construction Site Injury
Unsafe conditions may increase the risk of workplace injuries
While there could be certain safety hazards in nearly all fields of profession, some types of work may be inherently more dangerous than others. If you operate in the field of construction in California, there is a chance you might encounter various hazards nearly...
Construction accidents may involve third-party liability
Since construction sites are places with the potential for many serious injuries, those who work there may be grateful for workers’ compensation benefits that cover their medical bills and other expenses if they should get hurt. However, sometimes construction...
Construction accidents may have questionable causes
For those who work construction in California, it can be satisfying to watch a project nearing completion. Each phase of the job carries its unique risks, but many construction workers enjoy being part of something important for the property owners, whether it is...
Language barrier leads to construction accidents
A construction site is a dangerous place. Heavy machinery and hazardous job sites place workers in danger every day. One of the ways in which California employers can protect their workers from injury is by providing adequate safety training and clear instructions for...
Construction accidents may result in lawsuits
Most construction workers know that an injury on the job can be devastating. Construction accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, which can mean time lost from work while making a long, painful recovery. Workers’ compensation may help, and an employer can...
Injured by a defective product on a construction job?
When a construction worker is injured, they typically have the right to claim workers’ compensation. However, there are situations where you may have the right to file a lawsuit in addition to your worker’s compensation claim. Whether you have a separate lawsuit or...
What is so serious about a crush injury?
Whether it occurs in a car crash or a construction accident, a crush injury is very serious. It typically happens when a body or a body part is squeezed between heavy objects. This is as bad as you might think. Not only may you see bleeding, bruising, bone fractures...
Tips for keeping a safe construction site
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a U.S. Department of Labor agency, enforces workplace safety standards and regulations for all industries across the country. Under federal law, all entities—whether employer or contractor—must follow OSHA...
Do you have a personal injury claim on top of workers’ comp?
If you are a construction worker and have been injured at work, you may have more legal options than you think. Most workplace injuries are covered by workers’ compensation. However, many construction site accidents are also covered by personal injury law. That means...